Agenda item

Erection of 12, two bedroom flats.

The Senior Planning Officer, Chris Baxter, gave a detailed presentation on the report relating to the abovementioned planning application, a copy of which had been circulated (for copy see file of minutes).  Members noted that the written report was supplemented by a visual presentation which included photographs of the site.  The application was for the erection of 12no. two bedroom flats and was recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

The Senior Planning Officer noted further information had been submitted in terms of contamination and therefore condition 9 could be removed.  He added that an updated layout in terms of parking had been submitted and therefore condition 2 would be updated.  He also noted that at paragraph 50 it stated £2,400 towards Durham Heritage Coast Management Plan, and this should have read £3,000 as set out within the recommendation.  The Senior Planning Officer concluded by noting paragraph 61 referred to a public art contribution and this would be removed.

The Chairman noted no speakers in relation to the application and asked Members of the Committee for their comments.

Councillor A Laing noted as a Local Member that people had been waiting to get rid of this site and was delighted to move approval of the application.

Councillor A Laing moved that the application be approved; she was seconded by Councillor S Iveson.

RESOLVED

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions detailed in the Officer’s report to the Committee with changes identified by the Planning Officer, and to a 106 agreement as detailed.